Virat Kohli turned into an absolute livewire on the field during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s fixture against the Punjab Kings in Dharamsala on Sunday, May 17. The 37-year-old showed no signs of slowing down, which left many fans in awe of his efforts.
A video went viral on social media capturing snippets of Kohli’s relentless on-field hustle, and fans were completely amazed that he was able to do what he did at this stage of his career. The overwhelming fan consensus online suggested that Kohli might just be the greatest athlete India has ever produced.
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The internet exploded with awe as netizens contrasted Kohli’s age with his teenage-like work ethic. On X (formerly Twitter), one viral post showcasing his electric fielding quickly went viral, pointing out how a 37-year-old, was still covering half the ground like a man possessed.
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37 yo Kohli, father of two, covering half the ground like a man possessed. Greatest athlete this country has ever produced pic.twitter.com/LzhCb8XPh9— ` (@worshipVK) May 17, 2026
If this was Glenn Phillips, the internet would’ve broken. This guy is 37?! Absolute unreal athleticism. pic.twitter.com/WbyaLn1zaQ— OldMonkOfCricket (@OldMonkOfCric) May 17, 2026
Another user rapidly echoed the sentiment in the replies. One user commented that his energy at this age is completely wild, while another went as far as to say that Kohli could still comfortably outrun and out-field most 20-year-olds in the game today. For many across social media, the display was the ultimate testament to his commitment, proving that he still carries the most passion in the country.
Kohli’s electric energy in the outfield was the perfect sequel to his batting masterclass earlier in the evening. Laying a solid foundation for RCB on a batting-friendly surface, he smashed an authoritative 58 off 37 balls, anchoring a crucial 76-run partnership with Devdutt Padikkal (45). In doing so, Kohli crossed the 500-run milestone for the season—marking a historic, record-extending 9th time he has scored 500+ runs in a single IPL edition.
Driven by Kohli’s intensity and a spectacular 40-ball 73 not out from Venkatesh Iyer, RCB posted a daunting 222 for four.
In reply, Punjab Kings were kept under a tight leash by RCB’s disciplined pace attack. Veteran seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar struck early, removing Priyansh Arya in the opening over to throw PBKS off balance. While Shashank Singh kept up a valiant fight with a bold 56 off 27 balls, it wasn’t enough against RCB’s sharp fielding units.
Fittingly, Kohli himself cut down Punjab’s rising momentum by pocketing a neat, flat catch at long-off to dismiss the dangerous Suryansh Shedge (35). RCB successfully restricted PBKS to 199 for eight, securing a 23-run victory to become the first team to officially lock in an IPL 2026 playoff berth, all while their talisman proved he remains the gold standard of world-class fitness.
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Source: India Today
